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Latest Halifax News, Traffic, Weather And InformationThu, 21 Mar 2019 16:49:06 +0000en-CAhourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.3.19Something Fishy Going On At The Battered Fish – Closed Or Not Closed? #Sackvillehttps://haligonia.ca/something-fishy-going-on-at-the-battered-fish-closed-or-not-closed-sackville-131464/
https://haligonia.ca/something-fishy-going-on-at-the-battered-fish-closed-or-not-closed-sackville-131464/#commentsTue, 16 Feb 2016 22:41:04 +0000http://sack-vegas.com/2016/02/16/something-fishy-going-on-at-the-battered-fish-closed-or-not-closed-sackville/]]> Last week, I recieved a message from a resident stating Battered Fish Sackville was finished and they had let their relative go. I held off a bit posting and tried giving them a call but to no avail.

-Pic from A couple years back
It turns out they have a sign posted on the door that reads:

This was on their door: “Experiencing mechanical/electrical problems with our exhaust equipment and are presently unable to operate our fryers. We are working to rectify the situation as quickly as possible.”

As of right now, no human is answering the phone. So, which is it? Can anyone fill us in?

I have had many ppl messaging me about this and I waited a bit to post. I just called down and the number is disconnected so it seems the rumours are legit.

I never did get around to giving their pizza a try but did enjoy their burgers. They offered up some tasty gourmet ones and I don’t think many around here realized it. The pizza war out here is a rough one with many options and it’s hard to grab a slice of that market as a newbie.

Anyway, best of luck to the owners and hope whatever you do in the future pans out.

I had a brief online chat with one of the owners yesterday and it’s confirmed Uncles Cafe & Deli has closed. This little place served up some tasty, fresh food and the owners are really friendly people.

It was a nice place to grab something a little different when not in the mood for fast food. I was a big fan of the Walkin’ Taco and the chicken ceasar wrap.

It’s a rough biz to survive in and I tip my cap to Tami and Nikki for giving it a go. I’m sure “Uncle” is looking down and is very proud of you. Best of luck to you both and I hope to see you around Sacktown.

]]>https://haligonia.ca/uncles-cafe-deli-has-closed-up-shop-sackville-123524/feed/0#Sackville Talking Tree Heckling Leads To Donation! Hehhttps://haligonia.ca/sackville-talking-tree-heckling-leads-to-donation-heh-122201/
https://haligonia.ca/sackville-talking-tree-heckling-leads-to-donation-heh-122201/#commentsSat, 19 Dec 2015 01:00:29 +0000http://sack-vegas.com/?p=8554]]> This is just a funny story I thought I’d share with you all. Last Saturday night, I retweeted a tweet by Tinsel, our talking Christmas tree and (alleged) grouch and owner of Unfiltered Brewing from North End Hali, Andrew Murphy, made one of the usual comments about the tree that pops up once in a while from people. Ya know, there are still a lot of naysayers out there, mainly because of the cost of the tree. I figure it’s here, we should make the best of it and raise money and food for the needy – why the Hell not?

Anyway, tree account took exception to the salty language and it was kind of amusing. Twitter being Twitter, right?

I was reading it all and stirring the pot a bit while having a few beers and decided to challenge Andrew to come to Sackville (gasp) and take a selfie with the tree and I would donate $50 to the food bank. It likely would have been only $20 if I was sober, hahaha! Of course he accepts the challenge and another local tweeter who did not even know Andrew drove him in!

Not being a fan of the tree or reading the schedule, he missed a showtime but still took this pic outside Acadia Hall:

Good enough for me!

Super cool volunteer chauffeur, Laura:

Tonight, I held up my end of the deal and took my kids and a friend of theirs down to see a show and chip in the fifty smackers. Councillor Johns was there and we had a good chuckle over the whole thing. He did want to meet Andrew though….

Gotta flash the cash for proof (Super Sackville volunteer Wade Dooley in the back) :
In the jug it goes:

Some of the food for the needy the tree has raised so far:

Thank you so much for being a good sport, Andrew and to Lara for driving him in. Also, great work by all the volunteers running the show!

If you are ever in Hali, check out his beer. I always read good things about those suds and I think he’s actually an old softy but I better not publicly say it!

He did not ask for me to mention the brewery, btw. Merry Christmas, folks!

]]>https://haligonia.ca/sackville-talking-tree-heckling-leads-to-donation-heh-122201/feed/0Big Musical Happening At #SHS. It Starts Tonight! https://haligonia.ca/big-musical-happening-at-shs-it-starts-tonight-122203/
https://haligonia.ca/big-musical-happening-at-shs-it-starts-tonight-122203/#commentsThu, 10 Dec 2015 11:43:47 +0000http://sack-vegas.com/2015/12/10/big-musical-happening-at-shs-it-starts-tonight/]]> The yutes at Sackville High are bringing us another top notch performance. The Sound Of Music is this year’s treat. I’ve been reading a lot of excited sounding tweets from the students and staff lately. Be sure to check it out!

You can read more about it HERE in the Bedford-Sackville Observer. Break a leg, guys and gals!

]]>https://haligonia.ca/big-musical-happening-at-shs-it-starts-tonight-122203/feed/0Twitter Funnyman @evilpez4 Is Doing Something Really Cool: “The AndyVent Calendar.”https://haligonia.ca/twitter-funnyman-evilpez4-is-doing-something-really-cool-the-andyvent-calendar-122205/
https://haligonia.ca/twitter-funnyman-evilpez4-is-doing-something-really-cool-the-andyvent-calendar-122205/#commentsFri, 04 Dec 2015 02:52:06 +0000http://sack-vegas.com/?p=8527]]> Some pretty amazing stuff is happening because one guy had an idea and got local business and residents involved – The AndyVent Calendar!-Not actual image of Andy. Well, I don’t *think* it is…

One of my favourite local Twitter homies is making a difference this year. Andy Bowers AKA “@evilpez4” is normally known for stirring up hilarious food convos and brilliant comments/snark about local newsy things but he is also showing he has a big ‘ol heart.

He put it out there on Twitter he is collecting 24 items for The AndyVent Calendar and it quicky took off with many local businesses that follow him immediately chipping in with awesome prizes. The plan is to collect goodies and then have people make a donation to his Gofundme page where every $5 enters your name in a draw for all the items. Every dime raised, minus the cost of the GofundMe page will be donated to Feed Nova Scotia. How cool is that?

The local business community (especially the ones on Twitter) know and trust Andy and this has resulted in a bit of a “problem.” He has easily gotten enough item donations to fill his calendar so he is having a midway draw for the extra goodies on Dec 12. That winner will also be put back in the mix for the big prize.

Be sure to check his site as he will be revealing what one of the items is each day leading up to the draw. It’s pretty fun seeing what gets unveiled.

It’s unreal what an idea can do. He set out to raise a thousand bucks and at this time, it is well over $2500 and still growing. Big shout out to Andy, the local businesses and of course, the people who are donating. By all means, feel free to donate – it’s not about the amazing prize, of course. Hehe

Remember, the main winner gets the whole thing. Midway winner gets the extra goodies. Below is a list of all the prize donors. Some Sackville ones in there too, I see. The total value of the main prize is $1092 and the midway one is $654. These businesses ROCK!

PRIZE DONORS:

Acadian Maple

Ardmore Tea Room

Bad Robot Brewing

Bodega Boutique

Boneheads BBQ

Biscuit Cutter

Canning Sauce Co.

Cape & Cowl Comics

Chef’s Menu

DartGate Pharmacy

Dinner Envy

Frito-Lay

Green Inspections
Hal-Con

Halifax Mooseheads

Hula Nova Hoops

Humble Pie

Kissed By The Sea

Krave Burger

Lost Cod

Manorhouse Furniture

Newfoundland Chocolate Company DartGate Pharmacy

Old School Donuts

One Light Theatre

Port City Coffee

Pro Line Sports

Rocky Lake Pizza

Rum Runners

Salt Water Essentials

Salvatore’s Pizzaiolo Trattoria

Sonic Concerts

Souper Duper Soups

Sugah

Sugar Shok

Susie’s Shortbreads and Cupcakes

Tina-Colada

Truck Side

Ultimate Party & Event Store

Unfiltered Brews

What These Old Things

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He started out looking for a grand to help feed the needy, I saw we make it a LOT more than that. Please enter the draw or at least share this around, folks. Thanks!

Last night, just after 2 a.m., suspects entered a van parked in a private driveway on Rankin Dr. in Lower Sackville and removed a number of tools. The suspects loaded the tools into their truck, a dark coloured pick-up truck, and sped away from the scene. Within minutes, RCMP made multiple patrols of the area but were not able to locate the suspects. The tools are believed to be valued at between approximately $7,000 and $10,000, and mostly bear the brand name Dewalt. The tools are also labelled with either the owner’s name or ‘MRS Construction’ in permanent marker. Several items, including the victim’s van, have been seized for forensic examination, and the file remains under investigation.
On Tuesday evening, Halifax District RCMP were also called to investigate two break-ins to outbuildings where tools were stolen. A utility trailer parked at a construction site on Westridge Dr. in Tantallon was broken into, and several Dewalt tools and other brands were stolen. They include:

Stand-up compressor
Bosch 12′ chop saw

Hilti concrete drill and bits

Makita 8 1/4” skill saw

Cordless gear

Dewalt SDS drill and bits

Dewalt portable table saw

Max Strip nailer

Stabbila plate level

Makita coil nailer

Bosch radio

Suspects also broke into a storage container located at the rear of a business in the 400 block of Cobequid Rd. and stole a generator and a number of small power tools.
Investigators are asking anyone who has any information concerning these incidents to contact them at 902-244-7208 or any RCMP office, Halifax Regional Police or Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS ( 8477 ), texting TIP202 + your message to ‘CRIMES’ (274637) or by Secure Web Tips at http://www.crimestoppers.ns.ca . Calls to Crime Stoppers are not taped or traced and if police make an arrest and lay charges based on a tip, callers qualify for a cash reward from $50 – $2000.

Contact person:
Cpl. Greg Church

Media Relations Officer

Halifax District RCMP

Office: (902) 490-1497

Cell: (902) 830-5695

greg.church@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

]]>https://haligonia.ca/tool-theft-in-sackville-please-share-and-keep-an-eye-out-2-114264/feed/0Needs At 73 #Sackville Drive Is Closing For Good. https://haligonia.ca/needs-at-73-sackville-drive-is-closing-for-good-2-114266/
https://haligonia.ca/needs-at-73-sackville-drive-is-closing-for-good-2-114266/#commentsWed, 07 Oct 2015 11:56:43 +0000http://sack-vegas.com/?p=8522]]>Geez, this is kind of surprising. Just a while back they replaced the old Needs/Ben’s Outlet sign for a shiny new Needs only one.

Does anyone know how long it’s been there? Was it one of our original Green Gables locations? Many questions!

Anyway, best of luck to the person or persons who were operating it. Sucks to see things close up. That strip mall has another big empty spot right now where Marlene’s Sewing Bee relocated up the road. Hopefully someone comes up with a good biz idea….like a pinball arcade. *hint hint*

]]>https://haligonia.ca/sacktown-sub-news-captain-submarine-returns-2-114268/feed/0NSCC Students Made A #Sackville Themed Listicle. Check It out: https://haligonia.ca/nscc-students-made-a-sackville-themed-listicle-check-it-out-2-114270/
https://haligonia.ca/nscc-students-made-a-sackville-themed-listicle-check-it-out-2-114270/#commentsTue, 29 Sep 2015 10:46:16 +0000http://sack-vegas.com/?p=8509]]> Check this out, students at NSCC made the listicle Ten Things Only People From Sackville Will Get and they pretty much nailed it. Hahaha!

Can you think of any? I have one:

-The “Pit” and the “Creck”

Great job, young Sackvillains!

-Ed Halverson (pic)

]]>https://haligonia.ca/nscc-students-made-a-sackville-themed-listicle-check-it-out-2-114270/feed/0Halloween Dance At Sackville Legion. Mark The Date! https://haligonia.ca/halloween-dance-at-sackville-legion-mark-the-date-2-114272/
https://haligonia.ca/halloween-dance-at-sackville-legion-mark-the-date-2-114272/#commentsTue, 29 Sep 2015 00:34:23 +0000http://sack-vegas.com/2015/09/28/halloween-dance-at-sackville-legion-mark-the-date/
Hey look, a place where we can legally dress up like clowns in Sackville!

]]>https://haligonia.ca/halloween-dance-at-sackville-legion-mark-the-date-2-114272/feed/0The #Sackville Clown That Terrorized Us Speaks: https://haligonia.ca/the-sackville-clown-that-terrorized-us-speaks-2-114274/
https://haligonia.ca/the-sackville-clown-that-terrorized-us-speaks-2-114274/#commentsSat, 26 Sep 2015 14:58:58 +0000http://sack-vegas.com/2015/09/26/the-sackville-clown-that-terrorized-us-speaks/]]> I just finished talking to the young man who went for a stroll down Sackville Drive last night. He was dressed up in “full clown” and proceeded to make make many people chuckle – and a few scream and run.

His name is Chris Smith and he was basically just in a goofy mood and decided to go for it. He said he received mostly honks, waves and smiles but a couple people did get freaked out at the sight of him – we all know some people are terrified of clowns.

He said the cops stopped him and told him to take the mask off, he asked why a couple times then took it off and they confiscated it ($65 mask). They took his name, checked him out through their system and mentioned he had been spotted doing this over two days, which he denies. He told me he only did it the one time – last evening.

Anyway, that’s about it. Maybe this infamous clown will be invited to join the Sackville Patriot Days parade next Summer – riding in the back of a cop car, of course!

Ya may want to look away. This just happened down on Sackville Drive and I have no idea wht the Hell is going on. I just know this is the most Sackville random post I have ever made.

HAHAHAHAHA!
Thanks for the pic Sarah!

“@SarahDeGrace: @sack_vegas outside a&w hahaha what”

Thanks for the pics @terilynrodgers

“@terilynrodgers: Only in sackville? @sack_vegas”

]]>https://haligonia.ca/clown-stopped-on-sackville-drive-by-cops-hahaha-what-the-2-114276/feed/0Kwik Way Convenience by Kaiser’s Has Closed #Sackvillehttps://haligonia.ca/kwik-way-convenience-by-kaisers-has-closed-sackville-2-114278/
https://haligonia.ca/kwik-way-convenience-by-kaisers-has-closed-sackville-2-114278/#commentsThu, 03 Sep 2015 02:25:47 +0000http://sack-vegas.com/?p=8490]]> Hm, this place had been around for quite some time. Kinda surpised to see that it’s closed. This is where I’d grab my Pepsi to wash down my Kaiser’s sub.

All the best to the owners and hopefully something interesting pops back up in that spot soon.

“Hi! I found a cat this morning, could you post the details on your page? It’s male, maybe 6 months old. All black except a tiny white patch on hischest and a big white patch between his hind legs. Very friendly, loves to be held. Found by the Canadian tire gas bar on Sackville drive. I have him at my house for now, call Justine at 817-7598. Thanks so much for your help!”

“It has been three days and we are still looking for the owners of this friendly guy found on Lively Road in Middle Sackville on Monday. His picture has been posted on the NS Lost Dogs site and still we have had no leads. Please share. He looks well cared for so someone must be missing him.”

]]>https://haligonia.ca/is-this-your-dog-middle-sackville-107986/feed/0Battle At The Arena Is This Saturday. Boxing! #Sackville https://haligonia.ca/battle-at-the-arena-is-this-saturday-boxing-sackville-107620/
https://haligonia.ca/battle-at-the-arena-is-this-saturday-boxing-sackville-107620/#commentsThu, 11 Jun 2015 10:30:18 +0000http://haligonia.ca/2015/06/11/battle-at-the-arena-is-this-saturday-boxing-sackville/Head on down to the arena this saturday to check out some local boxers duke it out against some from other parts of Canada. Their Facebook event page is HERE if tou want any more info or to contact the organizers. Should be a time!